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An Inspector Calls Flashcards

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Mrs Birling quotes

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‘Girls of that class’
‘It would be much better if Sheila didn’t listen to this story at all’
‘(With dignity) Yes. We’ve done a great deal of useful work in helping deserving cases’
‘But I think she had only herself to blame’
‘As if a girl of that sort would refuse money’
‘I’m sorry she should have come to such a horrible end. But I accept no blame for it at all’

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Sheila quotes

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‘Oh- Gerald- you’ve got it- is it the one [ring] you wanted me to have?’
‘But these girls aren’t cheap labour- they’re people’
‘(Miserably) So I’m really responsible?’
‘I’ll never, never do it again’
‘And if I could help her now, I would’
‘I know I’m to blame- and I’m desperately sorry’
‘He’s giving us the rope- so that we’ll hang ourselves.’
‘Mother, I think that was cruel and vile’
‘You’re forgetting one thing I still can’t forget. Everything we said had happened really had happened’

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Who says, ‘We are responsible for each other’?

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The Inspector

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True or False: The quote ‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair’ reflects Mr. Birling’s attitude towards social responsibility.

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True

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Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t like this business, there’s nothing I can do about it. It’s my ______.’

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business

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Which character states, ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor - they’re people’?

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Sheila Birling

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What does the quote ‘You never told me that. I had to find out in the newspaper’ signify?

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It signifies the lack of communication and transparency in the Birling family.

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Who is associated with the quote, ‘You might as well know, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t’?

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The Inspector

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True or False: ‘They will be taught in fire and blood and anguish’ is a quote by Mr. Birling.

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False

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Complete the quote: ‘It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it.’ Who says this?

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Sheila Birling

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Who expresses the idea that ‘public men have responsibilities as well as privileges’?

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The Inspector

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What does the quote ‘I did what I did’ imply about Eric’s character?

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It shows his acceptance of guilt and responsibility for his actions.

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Fill in the blank: ‘We are all ______ for one another.’

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responsible

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Who says, ‘I’m not a socialist, I’m a businessman’?

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Mr. Birling

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True or False: ‘I had her fired’ is a line spoken by Gerald.

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True

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What does the quote ‘You don’t understand anything. You must understand that’ indicate?

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It indicates the generational divide in understanding social issues.

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Who remarks, ‘I was only doing it to make you feel better’?

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Gerald Croft

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Complete the quote: ‘There are millions and millions of ______.’

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Eva Smiths

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Who concludes with the statement, ‘We are all responsible for each other’?

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The Inspector

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True or False: The quote ‘I don’t see why I should help him now’ reflects Sheila’s growth throughout the play.

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False

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What does the quote ‘I wish you hadn’t told me’ reveal about Sheila’s character development?

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It shows her awareness of the harsh realities of life.

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Who says, ‘You can’t even say ‘I’m sorry’’?

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Sheila Birling

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Fill in the blank: ‘You’re behaving like a ______.’

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hysterical child

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What is the significance of the Inspector’s quote, ‘Each of you helped to kill her’?

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It emphasizes collective responsibility.

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Who expresses the idea that 'the world is not a nice place'?
The Inspector
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True or False: The quote 'I don’t think we want any further details' is said by Sheila.
False
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Complete the quote: 'There’s no point in arguing any more. You’re ______.'
wrong
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What is the significance of the quote 'We are responsible for each other'?
This quote emphasizes the theme of social responsibility and interconnectedness among individuals.
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True or False: The Inspector's role is to investigate a crime.
True
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Fill in the blank: The phrase 'Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges' highlights the idea of ________.
accountability
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What does Sheila's quote 'I know I'm to blame' reveal about her character development?
It shows her growing awareness and acceptance of personal responsibility.
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Which character states 'You never understand, people like us are not going to be killed'?
Gerald Croft
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What is the effect of the quote 'The way you children talk, you might be wanting to help him instead of us'?
It highlights the generational divide and differing values between the older and younger characters.
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Who declares 'I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair'?
Sheila Birling
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What does the Inspector mean by 'If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish'?
It signifies the consequences of ignoring social responsibility and the potential for societal collapse.
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True or False: The Inspector is a symbolic character representing the voice of social conscience.
True
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Fill in the blank: 'Each of you helped to kill her. Remember that.' reinforces the theme of ________.
collective guilt
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What does the phrase 'It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it' suggest about the play's moral stance?
It advocates for ethical behavior and the importance of considering others' needs.
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Who says 'I was in a state when a girl of that sort'?
Sybil Birling
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What does the quote 'You’re behaving like a hysterical child tonight' suggest about Eric's view of Sheila?
It reflects Eric's condescending attitude and the gender dynamics of the time.
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Multiple Choice: What does the Inspector's final speech imply about the future? A. Hope B. Despair C. Indifference D. Success
B. Despair
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What does the quote 'I did it because I was unhappy' reveal about Eric's motivations?
It indicates his personal struggles and the impact of societal pressures on individual actions.
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True or False: The play suggests that the wealthy are completely innocent of social issues.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'But these girls aren't cheap labor—they're people' emphasizes the importance of ________.
human dignity
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What is the implication of the quote 'You must understand that a lot of young men'?
It suggests societal expectations and the normalization of certain behaviors among young men.
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Who expresses the idea that 'We are all responsible for each other'?
Inspector Goole
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Multiple Choice: What does Sheila mean by 'I’ll never let it go'? A. Her love for Gerald B. Her guilt C. Her anger D. Her innocence
B. Her guilt
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What does the phrase 'The time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, they will be taught it in fire' foreshadow?
It foreshadows conflict and consequences if society does not change.
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True or False: The play concludes with all characters accepting their responsibility.
False
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Fill in the blank: The Inspector's arrival signifies a turning point in the Birling family's ________.
conscience
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What does the quote 'I suppose it was inevitable' suggest about the inevitability of social change?
It reflects a resigned attitude towards the consequences of their actions.
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What does Inspector Goole say about responsibility in the play?
We are responsible for each other.
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Who famously said, 'But these girls aren't cheap labor - they're people'?
Sheila Birling.
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True or False: Arthur Birling believes in individualism and self-reliance.
True.
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Fill in the blank: 'It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it.'
Sheila Birling.
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What is the significance of the quote, 'I did it out of pity for her'?
It reflects Gerald Croft's conflicted feelings about his affair with Daisy Renton.
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Who says, 'I don’t believe we can help you'?
Sybil Birling.
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What does the Inspector mean when he says, 'Each of you helped to kill her'?
It emphasizes the interconnectedness of society and collective responsibility.
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Multiple Choice: Who is described as 'a pretty, lively sort of girl'?
Daisy Renton.
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What does Eric Birling confess to the Inspector?
He confesses to having stolen money to help Daisy.
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True or False: The Inspector represents the voice of social conscience.
True.
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What does Sybil Birling say about the father of the child?
She refuses to help him because he is 'not a desirable case'.
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Fill in the blank: 'You’re behaving like a hysterical child tonight.'
Gerald Croft.
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Who declares, 'I’m not a charity case'?
Eric Birling.
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What does the quote, 'I suppose it was inevitable' suggest about the characters' views on fate?
It reflects a deterministic outlook on life and consequences.
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Multiple Choice: Who is the character that states, 'You don’t understand anything. You’re not even listening.'?
Sheila Birling.
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What is the significance of the Inspector's final words, 'We are all members of one body'?
It reinforces the theme of social unity and responsibility.
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True or False: Gerald Croft is portrayed as a completely selfish character.
False.
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Who says, 'You’re not supposed to say such things'?
Sybil Birling.
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What does Sheila mean when she says, 'I know I’m to blame'?
She acknowledges her role in the events leading to Daisy's death.
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Fill in the blank: 'Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.'
Inspector Goole.
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What does the quote, 'You’ll see. You’ll just have to get used to that.' imply about the future?
It suggests inevitable change and accountability.
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Who states, 'I did what I could?'
Sybil Birling.
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True or False: The play ends on a note of optimism for the Birling family.
False.
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What does Eric mean when he says, 'I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty'?
He refers to being drunk and unable to control his actions.
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Multiple Choice: Who expresses regret for their actions towards Daisy Renton?
Sheila Birling.

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